New Jersey Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Certification Requirements.pdf

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This document outlines New Jersey's fire protection equipment contractor certification requirements. To qualify for different contractor classifications, applicants must possess specific certifications from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in areas such as fire alarm systems, water-based systems, and special hazard suppression systems. Additional certifications are required from the International Code Council and National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors for portable fire extinguisher and kitchen fire suppression system work. Contact information is provided for the three certifying organizations.

The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for fire pump repairs at the East Orange VA building in New Jersey. Offerors would need to meet the certification requirements for the applicable fire protection equipment contractor classification to be eligible for this opportunity.

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State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Contractor Certification and Emblems Unit

PO BOX 809

Trenton NJ 08625‐0809 609‐984‐7860 Fax 609‐341-3469

New Jersey Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Certification Requirements

The following is a list of certification requirements for the fire protection contractor classifications:

1. An All Fire Protection Equipment Contractor must possess a valid Level II certification issued by NICET in the following areas: Fire Alarms Systems, Inspection and Testing of Water‐Based Systems, Special Hazards Suppression Systems, and successfully pass the Water‐Based Fire Protection Systems Layout Level I Examination. Additionally, an All Fire Protection Equipment Contractor must successfully pass the ICC/NAFED Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician examination and the ICC/NAFED Pre‐ Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing Systems Technician examination administered by the International Code Council.

2. A Fire Sprinkler System Contractor must possess a valid Level II Inspection and Testing of Water‐Based Systems certification issued by NICET and successfully pass the Water‐Based Fire Protection Systems Layout Level I NICET examination.

3. A Special Hazard Fire Suppression System Contractor must possess a valid Level II Special Hazards Suppression Systems certification issued by NICET.

4. A Fire Alarm Systems Contractor must possess a valid Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification issued by NICET, or possess a license to engage in the fire alarm business pursuant to P.L. 1997, c.305 (N.J.S.A.

45:5A‐23 et. seq.) or, is an electrical contractor as defined in section 2 of P.L. 1962, c.162 (N.J.S.A. 45:5A‐ 2), when such persons are acting within the scope of practice of their profession or occupation.

5. A Portable Fire Extinguisher Contractor shall successfully pass the ICC/NAFED Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician examination administered by the International Codes Council.

6. A Kitchen Fire Suppression System Contractor shall successfully pass the ICC/NAFED Pre‐Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing Systems Technician examination administered the International Code Council.

Contact Information:

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314‐2794

1‐888‐IS‐NICET

WEBSITE: WWW.NICET.ORG

National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) 122 S Michigan Avenue, Suite 1040 Chicago, IL 60603 312‐461‐9600

WEBSITE: WWW.NAFED.ORG

International Code Council Certification and Testing Department Birmingham, AL 35213

1‐888‐ICC‐SAFE (422‐7233), EXT. 5524

www.iccsafe.org/inspector

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